Sony WI-1000X vs. Urbanista Athens

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Urbanista Athens. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-1000X vs. Urbanista Athens Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Urbanista Athens
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g -
Colour Black | Gold Midnight black
Protection - Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IP67
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Urbanista Athens
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Urbanista Athens have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WI-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Urbanista Athens.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 6 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Urbanista Athens.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 80.891 dB
Features - Voice control
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Urbanista Athens
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Urbanista Athens
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, play/pause
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Urbanista Athens
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Urbanista Athens
Features Vibrating call alert -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Now
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Urbanista Athens
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Urbanista Athens.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Standby Time 100 hours 400 hours Urbanista Athens have longer standby time than Sony WI-1000X.
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 1 hour Urbanista Athens recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Urbanista Athens
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Urbanista Athens
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
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OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Urbanista Athens
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Charging case, 3 pairs of GoFit ear tips, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Compliant Standards - IP67
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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